Plant passports and traceability in the nursery sector

Introduction
European plant passport systems support traceability and biosecurity within the nursery trade. The system allows authorities and growers to identify the origin and movement of plants more efficiently in the event of pest or disease outbreaks.

Key points

• Plant passports became mandatory for a wider range of plants under updated EU Plant Health Regulation rules.
• Traceability systems support faster response during phytosanitary incidents.
• Nurseries trading across borders must comply with harmonised EU documentation and inspection requirements.

Topics
Plant passports | Traceability | Biosecurity | Phytosanitary inspections | EU legislation | Compliance | Cross-border trade

Relevant dates

• 14 December 2019 — EU Plant Health Regulation became fully applicable
• Ongoing — implementation and enforcement across EU member states

Research & policy links

• EU Plant Health Regulation overview
• European Commission – plant passports